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Overprotective of his toys

Posted : 6/27/2016 12:18:53 PM

Houston is a 4 year old cocker spaniel. We have had him for almost 3 years and over time he has become more protective of his toys. If he has a tennis ball, he never puts it down. He will whine, walk around the house, sit, and sleep with it in his mouth. He is that way with his black Kong too. If we put a cookie in the Kong he will growl. Even if Kenny my older dog walks by he will growl like he thinks Kenny is going to take it when he isn't going to. So we rarely put a cookie in his Kong.

I would like to lessen this behavior. Any suggestions please.

robbert_cobbs

Posted : 9/10/2019 7:02:35 AM

hii i experienced the same problem with my two year old havanese dog smurfy, his favourite dog was his rubber duck, he even won't let it go when he used to sleep he was very protective for it. I tried many things but it was a waste of time finally my friend told me to seek a professional's help.

I went to this place called Camp Bow Wow in Middlesex NJ, they have these amazing training programs that range from basic to advanced and at very reasonable prices. Trust me after this training program he became a lot more calmer than before and was very friendly with other dogs too.

orangeversion

Posted : 7/25/2020 11:40:55 PM

As the previous commenter has said, your dog needs professional help. There are many reasons for your dog to behave like this. A professional will understand everything and he will train your dog.

fluffycloud

Posted : 8/23/2020 11:58:56 PM

Would putting some chili be good? Or that is a total no no? Not too much..just a little

sergio58

Posted : 1/11/2021 3:52:02 AM

I agree with your answer, professionals will understand better than everyone else how to improve their behaviour.